German Mills Public School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
German Mills Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
Highland Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
345 students
| Measure | German Mills Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Highland Middle School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #145 of 3,871 | #569 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #145 of 3,871 | #569 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 280 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 60% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Thornhill | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | germanmills.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highland/ |
The verdict
- •German Mills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.3 vs 74.9).
- •German Mills Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 87.7%).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 280.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is German Mills Public School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), German Mills Public School ranks higher (86.3 vs 74.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are German Mills Public School and Highland Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
German Mills Public School: 280. Highland Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do German Mills Public School and Highland Middle School rank in Ontario?
German Mills Public School is 145th of 3,871 and Highland Middle School is 569th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).